Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Town of Smithtown, NY

9d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical work at Stony Brook Internists, UFPC in Commack, New York. The role includes preparing patients and examination rooms, documenting patient information in the electronic medical record, conducting routine screenings and laboratory work, and supporting patient flow and visit completion. The position also involves communicating instructions to patients, maintaining supplies and cleanliness, and performing administrative duties as needed. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Evenings and weekends may be required. The stated pay range is $20.28 to $25.34; compensation may vary based on experience, education, and market factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients, staff, and medical providers.
Ability to move about the office regularly to assist patients, staff, and medical providers.

Responsibilities

Place patients in examination rooms and document medications, vital signs, and the main reason for the visit in the electronic medical record.
Perform screening and measurement procedures, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Assist with preparing patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
Collect blood and other laboratory specimens as requested by a physician.
Perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter proposed orders into the electronic medical record for review and approval by a licensed independent provider.
Obtain previous test results from outside laboratories, radiology providers, physicians’ offices, and other sources.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients clearly and effectively.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
Maintain adequate medical inventory in each examination room and order supplies as needed.
Ensure examination rooms are clean, prepare them after each patient, and set them up for specific procedures as needed.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Create and update telephone encounters related to patients’ medical concerns and requests, and forward them to appropriate staff and medical providers.
Follow the patient-flow protocol: reception, registration, triage, labs, and escort to the provider.
Follow the visit-completion protocol: receive encounter and referral forms, schedule the next appointments, schedule outside referrals at the appointed time, and update the visit log.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.